The tournament joins the US and Aussie Opens in employing video review technology.
Video review systems will be launched at Wimbledon this year.
Players will gain the ability to question specific decisions from the official, echoing the protocol currently in place at each of the US Open and the Aussie major.
This technology will be operational on the main stadium and the number one court for the duration of the tournament and on the other four featured courts when they are staging singles contests.
This move follows just a season following the AELTC rolled out ELC, which terminated the longstanding tradition of line officials.
What Can Be Reviewed?
Players will not be permitted to challenge the accuracy of the ELC system, but are allowed to ask for the official to re-examine specific decisions, including:
- If a ball has bounced twice.
- Whether a ball made contact with an rival's racket or person on the way past.
- Potential interference at the conclusion of a point.
Importantly, there is an unlimited number on the number of challenges a player can ask for.
A Recent Example
A recent case occurred in Indian Wells last week, where Daniil Medvedev used the video challenge against his opponent.
Draper conceded it was a tough call for the official, but believed his rival had "used the regulations effectively."
The umpire watched a replay and determined the player was guilty of hindrance, awarding the rally to Medvedev.
Wider Implementation
This technology are not exclusive to major tournaments. The system has been in use at the American major since 2023 and the Australian Open this year.
Additionally, it is becoming more common on the women’s WTA Tour, and by the coming year the men's ATP Tour will have the system implemented at all of its events.
Additional Innovations
Another change at Wimbledon 2025 will be the addition of graphical cues on displays to complement the verbal announcements from the ELC system.
This solves situations where fans have occasionally been uncertain if a shot was in or out.
In other news, with exactly a century of days to go until the beginning of the Championships, the AELTC have further announced an increase in daily attendance at the qualifying competition in Roehampton.
